Head gasket and valve cover leak at 40K miles; several mechanics claim this is a common problem for Neons due to defective parts. Why hasn't there been a recall" why must the consumer pay for manufactuer defects"

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Had car less than year, found out week after gas gauge doesnt work, head gasket leak which means there is a massive oil leak breaks have been replaced twice within a years time its terrible on gas milage

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Head gasket failed after I owned the car 1 year, why hasn't Chrysler issued a recall for this problem - I have been told repeatedly that this is a very common problem and I am discovering this on the NHTSA site as well!

- Troy, MI, USA

Original head gasket failed at 27843 miles and was replaced on warranty. Gasket number 2 failed at 38,000 miles, now on gasket number 3. I have never owned a vehicle that required yearly head gasket maintenance! paid $600 dollars for repair, dealer says that it is now warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Is this problem under investigation? keep me posted!

- Austin, TX, USA

On Sep 97 engine head gasket was replace. Under warranty; Oct 99, engine head gasket needs to be replaced again. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter.

- Laurel, MD, USA

Excessive tire wear in the front....head gasket blown and leaking oil badly...excessive gas consumption, (180 miles to a 12 gallon tank) dashboard cluster (all guages including, speedodmeter, odometer, and fuel and temp guages) does not work at all now...was shorting out and coming on from time to time but does not work at all now....( dot number: Tire size: P165/80R13 )

- Angleton, TX, USA

Vehicle parked in garage. Had noticed engine oil leak. Took to mechanic. Was informed head gaskets had blown out. Needed to contact dealer for repairs. Had no warning regarding head gaskets.

- Sykesville, MD, USA

Head gaskets have prematurally blown. Out. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Hollister, CA, USA

I had the head gasket oil leak repaired at an independent mechanic's shop (a certified mechanic) after the several dealers were booked solid. I couldn't wait to have the repair done two weeks later. Now, only a year after the repair was done, the same repair needs done again. From what several dealers have told me, many Neons develop this head gasket leak and need repair. My car was only two and 1/2 years old when the head gasket went. I don't understand why Chrysler has not recalled the cars to have it fixed. It has been very costly to me. I again have to have the repair done next Wednesday.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Within a one week period engine head gasket was replaced twice because of leakage. The problem has been reported to the dealer. Engine head gasket has been replaced at owner's expense.

- Visalia, CA, USA

Would like to know why this head gasket problem has not prompted a recall. I put 3-4 qts of oil in a week. Can not afford to get ot fixed now. Shouldn't have to after 27,000 mls. I'll never buy Dodge again.

- Wickliffe, OH, USA

While driving vehicle overheated. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the engine head gasket was found blown. Vehicle was repaired under warranty.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

Replaced head gasket every 6 mos., as common problem on Neon's and at $600 a service could this be intentional negligence?

- Hartselle, AL, USA

Engine head gasket is leaking oil. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Queens Village, NY, USA

ABS brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.

- Suisun, CA, USA

Oil leaks from the engine head gaskets every eight months. Dealer contacted and did repairs. Problem still exisits. Also, car stalls while driving, due to a problem with the computer.

- Queens Village, NY, USA

My 1996 Dodge Neon has a blown head gasket. This could cause a fire by allowing the oil to make contact with the exhaust manifold. I have done some research to find that there are many cases of this happening to other Neons. It is a design defect and should be recalled by Chrysler.

- River Falls, WI, USA

Engine head gasket oil leak. Multiple garagemen indicate majority of Neons have same problem.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. All before 60,000 miles.

- Nerstrand, MN, USA

Head gasket failed and damaged engine block. Needs new engine. According to your records, this is a very common problem with the Neon. Please.recall.

- Rialto, CA, USA